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Videos

Stalking Response Tips

Now Available: Stalking Response Tips

Developed in partnership with the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, this series presents advocates, criminal justice professionals, and victims with specific tips and information on responding to stalking.

The Stalking Resource Center Responds to CBS' "Stalker"

October 2, 2014

There is very little Stalker get's right about stalking. This show only makes our work more difficult by framing stalking as entertainment. In glorifying and normalizing a serious crime, the program demonstrates extremely poor judgment disrespecting the 7.5 million individuals who are victims of stalking each year in the U.S.

The Use of Technology to Stalk and the Workplace

Now Available: The Use of Technology to Stalk and the Workplace

Today many people spend a substantial amount of time at work, and use work provided computers, smartphones and internet access to conduct personal matters. When
employees engage in harassing or threatening behavior or stalking on work time with work
resources, it becomes an employer’s business.

The Danger & Psychology Behind Stalking

January 29, 2015

In observance of Stalking Awareness Month, Huffington Post Live explored the psychology and the danger behind stalking. The session features our Director, Michelle Garcia, Lovern Gordon of Love Life Now Foundation, and Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Rick Ellis.

Protection Order Practice for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

April 14 - 15, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Recognizing the important role that prosecutors and law enforcement play in protection order enforcement, the National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith & Credit, in partnership with AEquitas and the Stalking Resource Center of the National Center for Victims of Crime, is pleased to offer the Protection Order Practice for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement training.

Elonis v. United States

The National Center for Victims of Crime is particularly interested in this case because of its commitment to serving victims of stalking and domestic violence. You can read “Friend of the Court” Amicus Brief we submitted by clicking here and our statement about the December 1st oral arguments by clicking here.

The Stalking Resource Center Responds to CBS' "Stalker"

There is very little Stalker get's right about stalking. This show only makes our work more difficult by framing stalking as entertainment. In glorifying and normalizing a serious crime, the program demonstrates extremely poor judgment disrespecting the 7.5 million individuals who are victims of stalking each year in the U.S.